Beach Bound Cami/TankTop Embroidery Project

Gather all materials and review instructions before beginning

Print out a template of design.(  It is useful to have a paper template of the design to help with the placement on the garment.)  If you do not have a software program to print a template cut a piece of paper to the approx size and shape of the design.( this design is approx. 5.9”x 3”) 

Find the center of your top by folding in half lengthwise. Fingertip press to make a center crease line. 

Center place template below the top hem. Using air erase/chalk pen mark center and axis points. 

Cut a piece of tear away stabilizer larger than your hoop.( No show mesh stabilizer was used in this project tutorial)  Hoop stabilizer. Mark center and axis points atop stabilizer.

Lightly spray temporary adhesive spray onto your marked stabilizer. 

Turn your cami/tank top inside out and center place the marked right side up of your top onto stabilizer matching up marked axis points to your hoop. Roll any excess fabric up towards the side(s) of the hoop to keep it away from the stitching area.  You can secure to the sides with clip(s) if needed. 

Load embroidery design into your machine per your machine’s instructions. 

Attach hoop to machine. Confirm center needle placement per your machine’s instructions. Begin the embroidering process.

Embroidering complete. Remove hoop. Cut and trim any jump stitches and loose thread ends. Trim back stabilizer about ½” away from design. Remove any markings on top. Viola! Congratulations you did it! Your cami/tank top is done. Match it with a pair of pants/shorts and relax on the beach or poolside!